David Beckham handed huge boost as MLS franchise dream edges closer

The green light from the MLS comes after Friday's announcement by the Miami Beckham United bid that they had found land to build their proposed stadium in the Overtown neighbourhood.

The MLS Board of Governors, who met on Saturday, gave tacit approval to the Miami team joining the league with it planning to expand to 24 teams by 2020.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber said: "We are very supportive of Miami Beckham United's plans to build a soccer stadium in the City of Miami's Overtown neighbourhood.

"Their vision for a world-class venue within the urban core that is accessible by mass transportation is impressive, and we believe it will be an important part of the continued revitalisation of the area.

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“We look forward to working with David and his partners to finalise plans to bring Major League Soccer to Miami”

Don Garber

"We look forward to working with David and his partners to finalise plans to bring Major League Soccer to Miami."

The Miami team is set to join the league when the MLS is expanded to 24 teams in 2020.

Garber added: "There is no shortage of demand for MLS expansion teams and we believe the opportunity exists to grow beyond our current plans.

"We will evaluate how to grow the league to 28 teams and establish a process and timeline for future expansion."